John R. Cooley, MBA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in Residence · University of Connecticut

John R. Cooley studies speciation and species distributions, using cicada species as model organisms.

Cicadas Speciation Species Distribution Modeling Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Douglas Bennett

Associate Professor of Political Science · Southern Utah University

Dr. Bennett joined SUU after a successful career in D.C., specializing foreign commerce, trade, and product liability

Crisis Management for Corporations Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Trade and Globalization Automobile Safety Standards Comprehensive Product Liability Reform

Harsh Bais

Associate Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Bais conducts research in plant signaling – how plants recognize and communicate with one another.

Plant-Microbe Interactions Plant Biology Plant Signaling Root Exudation Plant and Soil Sciences and Horticulture

Jared Tippets

Vice President for Student Affairs · Southern Utah University

Vice President for Student Affairs | Higher Education Consultant & Speaker | Author | Co-host of the ASCEND Podcast

Retention of First Year College Students Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Student Involvement in Higher Education Organizational Change in Higher Education Management Systems

Paul D. Fallon

Associate Professor of Linguistics · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Fallon is an expert on phonology, morphology, historical linguistics, writing systems and Cushitic linguistics

Cushitic Linguistics Historical Linguistics Phonology Morphology Writing Systems

C.C. Chapman

Author, Entrepreneur & Motivator

Best selling author and award winning marketing expert. Guaranteed to leave your audience educated, entertained and inspired!

Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Content Creation Blogging Interactive Marketing Strategies

Cynthia Reinhart-King

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering; Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Director of Graduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering · Vanderbilt University

Biomedical engineering expert whose research focuses on reducing cancer metastasis and artery hardening.

Metastasis Cancer Cell-Based Movement Arthrosclerosis

Holly Schiffrin

Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.

Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting

Turner Goins

Professor · Western Carolina University

Turner Goins is a nationally known specialist in American Indian aging issues.

Public Health American Indian Aging Issues Gerontology

Christine Greenhow

Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Educational Psychology · Michigan State University

Education expert, focusing on the impact of social media and new technologies in teaching and learning, digital scholarship

New Digital Forms of Scholarship Teaching and Learning Educational Technology Social Media and Education Educational Psychology

Dana Cupkova

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Dana Cupkova is a co-founder and design director of EPIPHYTE Lab, an architectural design and research collaborative.

Advanced Manufacturing Architecture Energy Sustainability Computational Design

Phillip Warsaw

Assistant Professor of Ecological Economics and Environmental Justice · Michigan State University

Phillip Warsaw's research takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental justice, economic development, and sustainability.

Racial Capitalism Economic Development Environmental Justice Sustainability

Candis Bond, PhD

Director, Writing Center; Assistant Professor of English · Augusta University

Professor Bond is an expert in Writing Center Theory and Practice, Composition and Women's and Gender Studies.

Identity Construction Intersection of space and place (perceptions of women in public space)

Jagdish N. Sheth

Charles H. Kellstadt Chaired Professor of Business · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer psychology, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis

Consumer Psychology Global Competitive Strategy Marketing Theory Geopolitical Analysis Emerging Markets

FRANCOISE BAYLIS

Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy · Dalhousie University

Dr. Baylis researches matters related to ethics, health law and policy of assisted human reproduction and novel genetic technologies.

Bioethics Assisted Human Reproduction Genetic Technologies & Ethics Genetics and the Law Policy & Regulation Identity

Dr. Adey Nyamathi

Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine

Dr. Nyamathi conducts studies among vulnerable groups, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons and gay/bisexual youth.

Vulnerable Populations Tuberculosis Role of Nursing Hiv/Aids Hepatitis

Eric Baumgartner, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President of Academics · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Prior to joining academia, Dr. Eric Baumgartner spent 10 years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an expert in higher ed leadership.

Space Exploration Higher Education Robotics and Automation Manufacturing

Kristie Bunton

Dean and Professor of Journalism · Texas Christian University

Kristie Bunton's expertise lies in media ethics, media accountability, gender, race and class issues.

Editing Media Accountability Media and Gender Mass Media Ethics Race and Class Issues

Allison Burdette

Professor in the Practice of Business Law · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Burdette strives to give the students powerful knowledge about our legal system

Business and Environmental Law

James Douglass, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University

James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.

Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology